List of Ensembles and Classes offered, Spring 2021
Times of ensembles and A/B designation are subject to change after registration when we know exact student numbers.
Violin/Cello Choirs
Violin/Cello Choirs will include 2 Zoom Performance Classes scheduled by instructor. We will not have Beginner Violin or Beginner Cello group classes this Spring
Cello Choir 2, A Schedule, 2:00-3:00pm, Biddle Portico, conducted by Erica Leavell
Violin Choir 1, B Schedule, 2:00-3:00pm, Baldwin Tent, conducted by Nonoko Okada
Violin Choir 2, B Schedule, 3:20-4:20pm, Baldwin Tent, conducted by Jasmine Campbell
Violin Choir 3, B Schedule, 12:30-1:40pm, Baldwin Tent, conducted by Erica Shirts
Violin/Cello Choir Participation Fee: $120
Small String Orchestras and Theory
Small String Orchestras will include 2 optional Zoom Performance Classes scheduled by the instructor.
Small Intermediate String Orchestra, A Schedule, 10-11am, Baldwin Tent, conducted by Matt Stutzman
Small Concert String Orchestra, A Schedule, 11:20am-12:20pm, Baldwin Tent, conducted by Rob Rempher
Youth Symphony String Orchestra, A Schedule, 12:40-1:40pm, Baldwin Tent, conducted by Erica Shirts
Small String Orchestra Participation Fee: $120
Theory, both A/B Saturdays (every week) at 10:30–1130am, taught by Matt Stutzman, Hybrid or Online-Only option. For ISO/CSO/YS students only this year.
Theory Participation Fee: $85
Chamber Groups (ISO/CSO/YS Levels)
DUSS Chamber Groups, Scheduled on either A or B Saturdays between 10am-4:20pm for 1 hour at the Baldwin Tent or Biddle Portico, coached by DUSS faculty. Students will meet virtually with their coach 2 times during the semester, scheduled by the DUSS faculty.
DUSS Chamber Group Participation Fee: $200
DUSS-Ciompi Quartet Collaborative chamber groups, Scheduled on either A or B Saturdays between 10am-4:20pm, at the Baldwin Tent or Biddle Portico, coached by DUSS factulty and Ciompi Quartet members. Each coach will meet with DCC students 1 time virtually during Spring Semester. DCC students will have at least 1 special event during the spring TBD.
DCC Participation Fee: $275
Performance Festival
The DUSS Performance Festival will take the place of our usual Spring Solo Recitals. All past and present DUSS students age 5-18 are welcome to participate. Students will submit a video of a prepared solo and receive feedback from a DUSS instructor, receive a rating, and a certificate. Winners in each age/level category will be included in an Honors Recital video, shared with the DUSS listserve.
The Performance Festival will take place early May.